Bentley Drivers Club Annual Day - Silverstone today pics

[autofocus]

Hi there,

Thanks to a member of Pistonheads I had a heads up that this event was taking place today at Silverstone.

I remember reading in Autosport last year that Bentley had brought along its EXP Speed 8 Le Mans car to this event, so I contacted the Drivers Club earlier this week and they told me that the car would again be out on track. Better still the car was being driven by none other than Guy Smith (2003 Le Mans Winner with Bentley). I simply had to go.

I arrived at Silverstone and found out that due to it being National Motorsports week there was no admission charge, this day just gets better.

Took loads of pics but here are three of my favourites: -







Those of you who are keen eyed may have noticed that this car has actually been converted to a two seater and a couple of lucky people managed to get a passenger ride in this stunning car.

The Speed 8 only spent 15 minutes out on track during the lunch break in the racing programme. I had to dash from the pits to the national straight to get these shots, but for me they are an essential part of my collection.

You can view more of my pictures on my site using the link below: -

http://www.dunlopix.com/Bentley%20Club.html

Regards

Tim

[Dave_G]

Good stuff Tim, I'll have a look through your gallery later

Originally Posted by autofocus

The Speed 8 only spent 15 minutes out on track

Still a decent few laps!

You lot really ought to get to Le Mans, nothing more to add really!

[Jim G]

Very cool! Now that would be a fun passenger ride...

[Dave_A]

Hi Tim, great photos of the Speed8. I was there on Saturday as well, so got some photos (I was lucky enough to be at Le Mans in 2003 as well). Was at Silverstone with a friend who works at Bentley, and who knew the guy prepping the car for Guy, so managed to get some photos inside the pit garage. I won't post any photos on here, as I don't use Canon equipment, but for anyone interested, I've got photos from the Silverstone event on my website : http://www.digitalslrphotos.co.uk

Best thing about the Bentley day is that the numbers attending are relatively low, so its easier to get photos of the static stuff.

Cheers
Dave

[autofocus]

Dave,

Many thanks for your reply.
Have had a quick look at your site and they are superb shots, especially the shots out on track.

I also managed to get loads of pics of the car in the pit garage, but as always at Silverstone the first couple of garages have appauling lighting.

Will post a couple of mine later on if I get a minute.

Regards

Tim

[Ospi]

Wow i love that car so much. Great shots!!

[Dave_A]

Look forward to seeing more shots!

Dave